The One-on-Ones: Yemi Alade (Season 2, Episode 2)

Good morning people!Season 2 of your favorite interview series is gathering steam with speed, and on today’s episode, I have with me, one of the sexiest ladies in the industry, the Ghen-Ghen queen herself, Yemi Alade!

Wana: How come you have both Yoruba and Ibo names?Yemi Alade: You asked for my full name na! Lmao! Well, my dad hails from Ondo and my mum is from Abia. That’s why a lot of people refer to ‎me as that Yoruba Igbo girl *giggles*

Wana: What’s the best birthday gift you ever received?Yemi Alade: Ahhhhh… That would be seeing my mum… I don’t get to see her as often I would ‎like to, but I saw her on my birthday.That was “gift” enough ;;)

Wana: What’s the major reason then? Money? Fame?Yemi Alade: I have always been involved in music-related activities since primary school. I composed my first song in Primary 6 & I was also part of a girl group called Noty Spices but it wasn’t until 2009 when I won the Peak Talent show that I realized it was music or nothing.

Wana: What’s the first thing you ever did for money?Yemi Alade: Hmmm… I used to entertain my parents’ guests when I was really young because I knew they would always wanna give ‎me money ;;)… Most times I’d draw and paint the house next door or make my own money,just to show my artistic side.

Wana: You were the host at the last One Mic Naija concert held in August. Have you ever considered branching into other aspect of entertainment like being an MC/Host, comedy, acting?Yemi Alade: Of course! I know you would be like “na wa o” but I used to be a Kid presenter and actress for a kiddies show called “Fun Time”. And at that time it was aired on National TV.

Wana: Wow… Aunty Yemi na you oh…Yemi Alade: Lmaooo!

Wana: Since you became professional after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009, what challenges have you faced in the music industry?Yemi Alade: Challenges dey everything for this life, but I choose not to see them. Every challenge is an opportunity.

Wana: Hahahaha… What’s the most romantic thing a guy has ever done for you?Yemi Alade: Lmaooooo! This is funny oh! A guy I used to be in a serious relationship with, used to always give me his atm card to use as I please – the most romantic part is that he kept giving ‎me his atm card which I never used by the way.

Wana: :O Make he come give me nah ;;)Yemi Alade: Joker! lmao!

Wana: What are the 3 most important things you look for in a guy?Yemi Alade: Hmmmm… Ermmmm… He must be hardworking, be God-fearing, and have a good sense of humor.

Wana: Money is not important?Yemi Alade: Lmao! As he is hardworking, is he not working for money? See you oh!

Wana: Loooooool… If you could have a night alone with any male Nigerian celebrity, who would it be?Yemi Alade: Night alone ke… Hmmm… Doing what? :]x

Wana: Doin the Ghen-Ghen ;;)Yemi Alade: My song? Jokerr!

Wana: Hahahaha :D… What do you consider the worst part of your body/personality?Yemi Alade: Worst part!? I ‎love every part of my body na! Every single part of my body, I love. As for my personality though, I’m a bit too truthful. It might come out as being blunt at times, so I tend to keep quiet sef.

Wana: Looool… In other words, you’re harsh?Yemi Alade: Nooooooo… At all… But when I really care about someone, the least I can do is tell you the truth.

Wana: Choose! Just your own preference 😀Yemi Alade: No preference… They are both wonderful artistes.

Wana: Looooooool… Issokay.
Thanks for your time, Aunty Yemi.Yemi Alade: Thank you too, dear! Bless!!
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Over the course of this interview, I concluded that Yemi Alade has no Igbo blood in her. You’ll give an Igbo girl your atm and she won’t max it out? Hian!